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Potomac Bank Earns Top Honors in Loudoun's Favorite Poll
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Potomac Bank (OTCID:PTBS) has been recognized by LoudounNow readers, securing five 'Favorite' titles in financial services categories. This annual poll reflects sustained local community trust and engagement. The bank's assets were $981 million as of June 30, 2026.
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Potomac Bank announced its recognition as a winner in five financial services categories of the LoudounNow 2026 Loudoun's Favorites readers poll. The bank was voted favorite in Bank, Financial Planning firm, Investment Company (BCT Investments), Mortgage Company, and Mortgage Broker. This marks the third consecutive year the institution has received multiple accolades in the poll, which surveys local readers on their preferred businesses and services. Readers voted for approximately two weeks across more than 200 categories. The bank's total assets stood at $981 million as of June 30, 2026. Potomac Bank, a subsidiary of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. (OTCID:PTBS), operates nine branches and two loan production offices across West Virginia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. The institution offers consumer and commercial banking, trust, wealth management, and mortgage services.
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Community Banking
A small local bank won several popularity awards in its local newspaper's reader poll. People care because loyal local customers usually mean safer bank deposits and steady local business.
What changed
Potomac Bank won five categories in the LoudounNow 2026 Favorites poll, demonstrating ongoing regional brand strength.
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Local community banks with strong customer loyalty benefit, while large impersonal national banks risk losing regional market share.
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